Justin P. Novak
About Justin P. Novak
Justin P. Novak is a lawyer based in Charleston, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2026. Justin P. Novak is recognized in the following practice area:
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Barnwell Whaley Patterson & Helms LLC
Education: The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., and The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D.
Location: Charleston, SC
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